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SUMMARY:Game Mechanics in Space: Leveraging Gamification to Support Crew P
 erformance and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Taryn Williamson, Kelly Nguyen, and Jenna Korentsides (Embry-R
 iddle Aeronautical University) and Joseph Keebler (Embry Riddle Aeronautic
 al University)\n\nLong-duration spaceflight introduces complex human facto
 rs challenges, including cognitive strain, isolation, and interpersonal co
 ordination demands in extreme and confined environments. This presentation
  explores gamification and specific game mechanics as strategic, human-cen
 tered tools to enhance astronaut training, collaboration, psychological an
 d physical well-being, and long-term mission resilience. Drawing from appl
 ications in other high-stakes domains like healthcare, defense, and emerge
 ncy response, we discuss how mechanics such as adaptive challenges, feedba
 ck loops, immersive storytelling, and simulated mission tasks can mitigate
  cognitive load, foster team cohesion, and maintain motivation during LDSF
 . Game elements like progress tracking, skill trees, biofeedback-integrate
 d fitness routines, and team simulation training are discussed in relation
  to five mission-critical domains: pre-flight training, collaboration, soc
 ial interaction, psychological well-being, and physical well-being. A tabl
 e is also provided, outlining design principles for applying gamified syst
 ems in spaceflight and analog environments, emphasizing usability, engagem
 ent, and alignment with human factors principles.\n\nTrack: Training\n\nSe
 ssion Chair: Sabina M. Patel (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)\n\n
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